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09 Oct, 2022 13:30 (IST)

Result

South Africa in India, 3 ODI Series, 2022- Match

South Africa

278/7

50.0 overs
vs

India

282/3

45.5 overs

India beat South Africa by 7 wickets

JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

That is it then from this game and the series is nicely poised at 1-1 with just a game remaining. The final game of the series will be played on Tuesday, the 11th of October in Delhi. That game will begin at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) but our build-up as usual will begin much earlier. Do join us then. Cheers!

Shreyas Iyer (113* off 111 balls) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning ton. Iyer says that he is ecstatic and mentions that he went into bat at a tough time but he had a good chat with Ishan Kishan and tried to play every ball on its merit. Says that it's gonna take a toll on his body as they have to travel the next day and he will have to see what the physio says. Adds that he isn't someone who changes according to the bowler but relies on instinct and backs himself to perform.

Indian skipper, Shikhar Dhawan starts by joking about the toss and thanks Keshav Maharaj as he chose to bat which worked perfectly for them. He praises Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer for their batting performances. Adds that the pitch was slightly keeping low and it was difficult to play shots on the back foot but after the dew settled in, the ball was coming nicely onto the bat. Mentions that he is proud of the boys and credits the bowlers and further says that Shahbaz Ahmed did very well considering it was his debut.

Keshav Maharaj, the captain of South Africa says that they didn't expect the dew to play such a big role and hence opted to bat. Adds that he is proud of the bowlers and they did a fine job but the Indian batters were brilliant as well. Says that they thought the pitch will slow down after the first 20 overs but it stayed good for batting. Mentions that they tried to throw everything at the opposition batters but it did not work.

The presentation ceremony...

Ishan Kishan says that he is really happy with the win and is looking forward to playing in the decider. Adds that he is disappointed that he missed out on the hundred but he will look to contribute in the next game again. Mentions that the talk between him and Shreyas Iyer was to put pressure on the bowlers and put away the poor deliveries. Tells that he was looking to pull whenever the ball was near his chest and says that Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are quick but the ball was sometimes sticking to the surface and they had to be a bit watchful.

Earlier in the game, Keshav Maharaj won the toss and opted to make full use of the good batting conditions early on. This did not work well in the start as they lost a couple of early wickets. Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram did well to put on a century stand for the 3rd wicket to put them in the driving seat. The Indian spinners though got rid of both set batters in quick succession to turn the tide and towards the end, it was a scintillating display by Mohammed Siraj that kept the Proteas to under a score of 300. In reply, India's innings was very similar to that of South Africa at the start and then another century stand was added by Iyer and Kishan for the third wicket but the major difference was that one of them stayed on till the end which made sure that there were no hiccups. Let's now hear from one of the protagonists of the run-chase, Ishan Kishan...

South Africa knew that they were a few runs short and with the dew also playing a part it was going to be tough. Wayne Parnell and Kagiso Rabada did get early breakthroughs but that was it. Both spinners failed to control the game in the middle overs and the pacers too were a bit all over the place. Keshav Maharaj who generally does a brilliant job in the middle phase wasn't allowed to settle one bit. In the end, the stand between Kishan and Iyer broke the back of the run chase, and the Proteas were defeated with ease. They will now look to bounce back in the final game.

India had the momentum coming into the chase but that was thrown away as both openers fell inside the first Powerplay. Shikhar Dhawan looked vulnerable and Shubman Gill too got out after a solid start. Then came the match-winning partnership between Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. The latter was aggressive from the start and Kishan too surely kept on getting better. Once the southpaw reached his half-century, he treated his home crowd to a fine show as he took Anrich Nortje apart. Kishan fell in the 90s but Iyer battled through cramps and brought up a sensational ton to guide his team to victory. He was well-supported by Sanju Samson towards the end.

An absolutely perfectly paced chase by India and they have managed to level the ODI series at 1-1 in some style as well. As for South Africa, they fail to pick up crucial points in the World Cup Super League and will now find direct qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup really difficult.

Anrich Nortje is back on.

Powerplay 3! The fielding side can now have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle. Also, Kagiso Rabada (9-0-39-1) is back on. This is the last throw of the dice from South Africa.

The dew has shown its effect and the ball has now become almost unusable. The umpires take a call and opt for a different ball. The fourth umpire is out with a box of balls out of which one is selected for play.

Another halt in play! The trainer is out again as Shreyas Iyer continues to struggle with cramps. The temperatures are fine but it is the humidity that is an issue. It was the hamstring last time around and now there seems to be an issue with the fore-arm. The umpires are keeping a tab on this delay as Iyer is good to continue.

Just a slight delay as Shreyas Iyer seems to be struggling with cramps. The physio is called out and Iyer is receiving a bit of treatment. Everything seems to be fine now and we are good to continue.

Drinks break! Ishan Kishan has missed out on a well deserved century and looked distraught after getting out, but he has put India in comfortable position to win here. Shreyas Iyer is still there well set and looking at the depth of their batting, it should be light work from here. South Africa have finally broken the partnership but they are still far away from getting back into the game. They need a couple of wickets quickly to swing the momentum a bit in their favour. An exciting session awaits us. Also, Sanju Samson comes out to bat now.

Bjorn Fortuin (6-0-35-0) comes back into the attack.

Slight halt! Ishan Kishan has been hit on his elbow on the previous delivery and looks in a lot of pain. The physios are in to check on him and they have wrapped a bandage on top of the bruise. He is good to go now.

Anrich Nortje (5-0-20-0) comes back into the attack.

Pace from both ends now as Kagiso Rabada (5-1-22-1) has been brought back into the attack.

Wayne Parnell (5-0-28-1) is back on.

Bjorn Fortuin is back on. He has conceded 14 runs in his 3 overs.

Aiden Markram comes into the attack now.

Drinks break! This has been an engrossing chase so far. The Indian batters have stayed in touch with the required rate but have lost a couple of wickets too. At the moment, Shreyas Iyer is looking good and Ishan Kishan is supporting him well but they will need to do a lot more if India are to win this game. South Africa will be aware of the fact that wickets will be needed in the middle phase to keep India at bay.

Anrich Nortje to continue. He has gone for 15 runs so far in his 3 overs.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side can have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the circle till the 40th over.

Shreyas Iyer is the new man in.

Ishan Kishan walks in at number 3. Also, Kagiso Rabada is now brought into the attack.

Wayne Parnell to bowl from the other end.

45.5 4

FOUR! Shreyas Iyer finishes things off in style! It is also fitting that he hit the winning runs. Anrich Nortje serves this almost on a yorker length and on off, Shreyas Iyer opens the face of his bat and slices it through backward point for a boundary. INDIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS AND THE SERIES IS NOW LEVEL AT 1-1!

45.4 1

Short of a length and on middle, Sanju Samson pulls it towards deep square leg for a run. SCORES LEVEL!

45.3 0

Full and on off, Sanju Samson drives it towards mid off.

45.2 0

Anrich Nortje nails the yorker, on middle, Sanju Samson digs it towards short mid-wicket.

45.1 4

FOUR! Lovely shot from Samson! Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and on off, Sanju Samson waits for it and dabs it towards the wide third man fence for a boundary. Only 2 runs needed to win now.

Score after 45 overs : 273/3

Runs Scored

4 Runs

S Samson

25 (32)

S Iyer

109 (110)

W Parnell

8-0-44-1

44.6 1

On a length and around off, Sanju Samson looks to flick it but gets an inside edge onto his body and towards short third man for a single. India now one hit away from victory!

44.5 1

Fuller one and around leg, Shreyas Iyer chips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

44.4 1

Bonus runs! This is full and on middle, Sanju Samson knocks it back to the bowler where Wayne Parnell picks it up and huts the stumps at the batter's end and the ball deflects away. A single is taken.

44.3 0

Length again and on middle, Sanju Samson works it to mid-wicket.

44.2 1

This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Shreyas Iyer tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

44.1 0

On a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer punches it but straight to cover.

Score after 44 overs : 269/3

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

107 (107)

S Samson

23 (29)

A Nortje

8-0-51-0

43.6 1

Length again and on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it towards third man for one. India need just 10 runs to win now.

43.5 2

Short of a length and on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer pulls it towards deep square leg for a brace.

43.4 1

Deft touch! Anrich Nortje bowls this a touch fuller and on off, Sanju Samson waits for it and gudies it wide of third man with an opened face, the fielder there does well to cover his ground to his left and dives to stop it.

43.3 0

On a length and on leg, Sanju Samson flicks it towards mid-wicket.

43.2 1

Full and around off, Shreyas Iyer drives it through cover for another run.

43.1 1

Short of a length and outside off, Sanju Samson cuts it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Score after 43 overs : 263/3

Runs Scored

14 Runs

S Samson

21 (26)

S Iyer

103 (104)

K Rabada

10-1-59-1

42.6 1

Around the top of off, Samson plays it with soft hands and behind point for a single.

42.5 6

SIX! Slower delivery and Sanju Samson has picked it up superbly. This is on a good length and around off, Samson waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie. The 50-run stand also comes up with that.

42.4 0

Pitched up on off, Samson blocks it out.

42.3 1

Around the hips, tucked away behind square on the leg side for one.

42.2 4

FOUR! A hundred for Shreyas Iyer and what a brilliant knock this has been. This is his second ODI century and it has come at the right time for India as well. This is banged in short and over off, Iyer backs away and manages to slap it over extra cover for a boundary.

42.2 nb 1

NO BALL! Kagiso Rabada's troubles with the front foot continue on this tour. This is full and on off, Iyer defends it out and now he will have a chance to go for the century off the Free Hit.

42.1 1

Drop and run! Good length on off stump, Samson hops and bunts it on the off side for another quick single.

Score after 42 overs : 249/3

Runs Scored

7 Runs

S Samson

13 (22)

S Iyer

98 (101)

K Maharaj

7-0-45-0

41.6 1

On off stump, Samson taps it in front of cover-point for a quick single.

41.5 1

Sliding onto the pads, worked away through mid-wicket for a single.

41.4 4

FOUR! Skillful from Shreyas Iyer and he moves on to 97 now. Quicker one, on off stump, Iyer backs away and cuts it off the stumps, past the man at short third man and finds the fence.

41.3 0

Around off, blocked out by Iyer.

41.2 1

Clumsy work from the fielding side. Flatter delivery, cut away straight to cover. Janneman Malan over there throws it over the keeper's head and Kagiso Rabada fumbles it. They get an overthrow.

41.1 0

On a nagging length and close to the off pole, Samson goes deep in his crease and keeps it out on the off side.

Score after 41 overs : 242/3

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

93 (98)

S Samson

11 (19)

K Rabada

9-1-45-1

40.6 2

Excellent stop in the deep by Janneman Malan and he saves a couple of runs for his side. Shorter and over middle, Shreyas Iyer jabs it with nice timing to the left of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Malan runs to that side and slides in to make the stop.

40.5 1

This is fuller in length and outside off, Samson guides it nicely down to third man for a single.

40.4 1

Short of a length and over middle, Shreyas Iyer pulls it in front of mid-wicket but only for a single.

40.3 1

Around the top of off, Samson stays back and just guides it down with soft hands towards short third man for a single.

40.2 0

Good length, around off, Sanju Samson solidly blocks it out.

40.1 1

Short of a length and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Score after 40 overs : 236/3

Runs Scored

5 Runs

S Iyer

89 (95)

S Samson

9 (16)

K Maharaj

6-0-38-0

39.6 1

A single to end the over as this full delivery is driven towards deep point by Iyer.

39.5 1

Shorter in length and on middle, Sanju Samson goes back and punches it towards long on for one more.

39.4 0

Tossed up, full and on leg, Sanju Samson blocks it out.

39.3 1

Flatter, full and on the pads, Shreyas Iyer helps it past short fine leg for a run.

39.2 1

Short and on leg, Sanju Samson flicks it off the back foot though square leg for one.

39.1 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer dabs it towards cover for a single.

Score after 39 overs : 231/3

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Samson

7 (13)

S Iyer

86 (92)

B Fortuin

9-1-52-1

38.6 0

Darts this one full and on middle, Sanju Samson drills it to the right of the bowler where Bjorn Fortuin dives to that side and stops it. 48 runs needed in 66 balls now.

38.5 1

Tossed up, full and on leg, Shreyas Iyer eases it towards long on for a run.

38.4 0

Shortish and on leg, Shreyas Iyer tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

38.3 4

FOUR! Shreyas Iyer shwoing his class here! Bjorn Fortuin fails to follow it up with a good delivery and bowls this short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer moves back and cuts it through point for a boundary.

38.2 0

Bjorn Fortuin bowls this quicker, full and on middle and leg, angling in, Shreyas Iyer goes for the slog but misses and gets hit on the pads. Theres is an appeal for LBW but turned down, Keshav Maharaj opts for the review! The UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows it is missing wickets and the original decision of Not Out remains.

38.1 1

Short and outside off, Sanju Samson easily cuts it away towards deep point for a single.

Score after 38 overs : 225/3

Runs Scored

5 Runs

S Iyer

81 (88)

S Samson

6 (11)

K Maharaj

5-0-33-0

37.6 2

Flatter, short and around leg, Shreyas Iyer goes on his back foot and flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket where Anrich Nortje covers his ground to the left and dives to cut it out. Two runs taken!

37.5 0

Slower through the air, on middle, Shreyas Iyer uses his feet but only manages to defend it down the pitch.

37.4 1

Quicker and down the leg, Sanju Samson tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

37.3 1

Floated, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards deep point for a single.

37.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer looks to play at it but gets a leading edge in front of cover.

37.1 1

Short and on leg, Sanju Samson moves back and strokes it towards long on for a run.

Score after 37 overs : 220/3

Runs Scored

9 Runs

S Iyer

78 (84)

S Samson

4 (9)

B Fortuin

8-1-46-1

36.6 0

Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it straight to short cover.

36.5 2

Darts this one full and on leg, Shreyas Iyer uses his feet and flicks it off the inner half wide of deep square leg for a brace.

36.4 1

Floated, short and on off, Sanju Samson moves back and taps it through point for a single.

36.3 1

A full toss and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drills it towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.

36.2 4

FOUR! Easy pickings for Iyer! Bjorn Fortuin bowls this too short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer goes on his back foot and cuts it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

36.1 1

Quciker, short and on off, Sanju Samson looks to cut it but gets an bottom edge towards short third man for a single.

Score after 36 overs : 211/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

S Iyer

71 (80)

S Samson

2 (7)

K Maharaj

4-0-28-0

35.6 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, turning away, Shreyas Iyer blocks it out.

35.5 1

A bit short and on middle, Sanju Samson moves back and pushes it towards long on for a single.

35.4 0

Flatter, full and on leg, Sanju Samson misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

35.3 0

Tossed up, full and around leg, Sanju Samson knocks it to the leg side.

35.2 0

Floated, short and on middle, Sanju Samson blocks it out.

35.1 0

Keshav Maharaj begins with a short delivery, on off, turning away Sanju Samson plays it towards point.

Score after 35 overs : 210/3

Runs Scored

2 Runs

S Iyer

71 (79)

S Samson

1 (2)

B Fortuin

7-1-37-1

34.6 0

Length, around off, Iyer plays it off the back foot and towards cover. 69 needed now off 90 balls.

34.5 1

Fuller and on the pads, this is worked away 'round the corner for a single.

34.4 0

On the shorer side and around off, Sanju Samson punches it out on the off side.

34.3 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! Ishan Kishan cannot believe it but he has to walk back after a stellar inning. Bjorn Fortuin comes from over the wicket and drags one down around the off pole. Kishan rocks back and it is there to be hit. Kishan goes hard at it and ends up hitting it flat. There's no elevation on it and Reeza Hendricks at the mid-wicket fence takes a very good low catch in front of him. Fortuin gets his maiden ODI wicket as well. Kishan departs 7 runs short of a maiden ODI ton and South Africa might have just got a chance to make a comeback here.

34.2 1

Quicker and shorter on middle, this is jabbed on the leg side for a single.

34.1 0

This is floated up on a length and well outside off, Iyer steps out and almost gets beaten in the flight. Iyer does manage to taps it towards cover.

Score after 34 overs : 208/2

Runs Scored

9 Runs

S Iyer

70 (76)

I Kishan

93 (83)

A Nortje

7-0-45-0

33.6 1

Back of a length and outside off, Iyer stays back and dabs it down to third man for a run.

33.5 1

Good running. Length ball, around off, this is driven towards the cover region for a quick single.

33.4 6

SIX! Ishan Kishan was bruised in the previous over but he is bruising the ego of Anrich Nortje for sure. Short and angling on the body, Kishan takes it on and manages to pull it hard and flat over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Janneman Malan over there did leap up but it was out of his reach. He moves into the 90s now.

33.3 1

Fullish length around off, stroked away towards the man at sweeper cover for a single.

33.2 0

Goes fuller now and delivers it on off stump, Iyer drives it off the inner half of the bat towards the bowler.

33.1 0

A sharp bouncer now, over 147 clicks and over middle stump. Shreyas Iyer does well to duck under it.

Score after 33 overs : 199/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

I Kishan

86 (81)

S Iyer

68 (72)

K Rabada

8-1-39-1

32.6 0

Ouch, that must have hurt! This is banged in around the body. Ishan Kishan looks to take it on but misses and gets a blow on the elbow which can be really painful. Hope he is fine.

32.5 0

DROPPED! A huge let off this for Ishan Kishan and that could be a really costly miss for South Africa. Slower one, served on a length and angling into middle. The ball just stops on Ishan Kishan who ends up chipping the ball to the right of the bowler. Kagiso Rabada tries to grab it with both hands but ends up spilling it.

32.4 0

A slower bumper now, outside off, Ishan Kishan looks to take it on but decides against it.

32.3 1

Back of a length and outside off, Shreyas Iyer stays back and steers in down to third man for a single.

32.2 0

Fuller and attacking the pads, flicked away straight towards mid-wicket.

32.1 0

Play and a miss! Perfect length, in that channel around off. Iyer looks to drive but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Score after 32 overs : 198/2

Runs Scored

16 Runs

I Kishan

86 (78)

S Iyer

67 (69)

A Nortje

6-0-36-0

31.6 0

Just trying to be a bit too cute now Ishan Kishan. Pacy delivery, shorter and following the batter down leg. Kishan tries to guide it behind square on the off side but misses. 16 off the over, a big one for India. 81 needed now off 108 deliveries.

31.5 0

A good bouncer now, over middle and Kishan does well to get his head out of the way.

31.4 6

SIX! Two in a row now and Ishan Kishan is putting on a show for his home crowd. This is served in the slot on middle stump, Kishan clears the front leg and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for another biggie. The 150-run stand between these two also comes up.

31.3 6

SIX! KABOOM! Banged in short again but just not short enough. Kishan hangs deep and dismisses the ball way over the mid-wicket fence for a huge hit.

31.2 4

FOUR! What a shot that is and even the non-striker enjoyed that one. Attempted bumper, angled at the body. Somehow Ishan Kishan manages to muscle it over the mid-wicket region and finds the fence.

31.1 0

Around the top of off, Kishan stays back and just keeps it out.

Score after 31 overs : 182/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

S Iyer

67 (69)

I Kishan

70 (72)

K Rabada

7-1-38-1

30.6 0

A couple of dots to end the over. This is banged in short and over off stump, Shreyas Iyer just sways his head away from the line of the ball.

30.5 0

Full and straight now, pushed back towards the bowler.

30.4 4

FOUR! Just a fraction short but there's width on offer. Shreyas Iyer transfers the weight onto the back foot and slashes it past point for a boundary.

30.3 0

Back to over the wicket now for the right-hander. This is on a length and angled into middle, Iyer blocks it out.

30.2 1

Fuller and wider this time, Kishan stylishly drives it through the cover region for just a single.

30.1 0

Fullish length, angling it into middle from around the stumps. Kishan tucks it away towards mid-wicket.

Score after 30 overs : 177/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

I Kishan

69 (70)

S Iyer

63 (65)

W Parnell

7-0-40-1

29.6 1

Another full delivery, on middle, Ishan Kishan flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. 10 runs from the over!

29.5 1

Full and on the pads, Shreyas Iyer tucks it through square leg for a run.

29.4 4

FOUR! Up and over! Wayne Parnell bowls this full and on off, Shreyas Iyer easily lofts it over the mid off fielder for another boundary.

29.3 4

FOUR! Terrific placement and timing! Wayne Parnell serves this on a good length and on off, Shreyas Iyer stays there and drives it on the up and past the mid off fielder for a smashing boundary.

29.2 0

A bit slower, on a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer knocks it towards extra cover again.

29.1 0

Full and on off, Shreyas Iyer plays it towards extra cover.

Score after 29 overs : 167/2

Runs Scored

11 Runs

I Kishan

68 (69)

S Iyer

54 (60)

K Rabada

6-1-33-1

28.6 0

This is full and on middle, Ishan Kishan looks to flick it but gets a leading edge back to the bowler. 11 runs from the over!

28.5 2

Short and on off, Ishan Kishan goes for the pull shot but checks his shot at the last moment and ends up chipinng it over mid on. Two runs taken!

28.4 1

Full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards long off for a quick run.

28.3 0

BEATEN! Kagiso Rabada serves this on a good length and on off, shaping in a bit, Shreyas Iyer��looks to play at it but gets beaten.

28.2 1

On a length and on off, Ishan Kishan guides it towards third man for a run.

28.1 2

This is full and outside off, Ishan Kishan slices it uppishly towards the deep extra cover region for a brace.

28.1 nb 5

NO BALL AND FOUR! Shot of the innings! Kagiso Rabada bowls this short and on off, Ishan Kishan gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away wide off deep square leg for a boundary. It is called a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

Score after 28 overs : 156/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kishan

59 (64)

S Iyer

53 (58)

W Parnell

6-0-30-1

27.6 1

Short of a length and on off, Ishan Kishan punches it towards long on for a single.

27.5 1

Fuller one again and on the leg stump line, Shreyas Iyer flicks it towards deep mid-wicekt for a single.

27.4 0

Another dot! This is full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards mid on.

27.3 0

On a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer guides it towards point and denies for the single. However, Ishan Kishan is already down halfway through and the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end. The replay shows that he would have been safe anyways.

27.2 0

Back of a length and around leg, Shreyas Iyer works it towards mid-wicket.

27.1 0

This is on a hard length and on middle, Shreyas Iyer blocks it out.

Score after 27 overs : 154/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

I Kishan

58 (63)

S Iyer

52 (53)

B Fortuin

6-1-35-0

26.6 6

SIX! Ishan Kishan has cleared the fence once again! Bjorn Fortuin bowls this a bit short and on off, Ishan Kishan uses his feet and reaches for it but still generates enough power on his slice to send it over the long off fence for a biggie.

26.5 1

A bit short and on off, Shreyas Iyer moves back and punches it towards long off for a run and that brings up the 100-run partnership between these two.

26.4 0

Floated, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drills it towards mid on.

26.3 1

Risky single! Ishan Kishan skips down the track and strokes this full delivery wide of mid off and sets off for the run, the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and Kishan gets home.

26.2 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards long off for a run.

26.1 1

Flatter, short and on off, Ishan Kishan pushes it with the top half of his bat towards long on for a single.

Score after 26 overs : 144/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

50 (50)

I Kishan

50 (60)

A Markram

3-0-22-0

25.6 0

Quicker and flatter, close to the off pole and Iyer blocks it out.

25.5 0

Around off, this is driven straight towards cover-point.

25.4 4

FOUR! Now, Shreyas Iyer gets to his FIFTY as well and he does so in fine fashion. This is outside off, Iyer just opens the face of the blade and drives it square of the wicket, into the cover-point fence. Back-to-back half-centuries for Iyer in this series.

25.3 1

FIFTY for Ishan Kishan and a very well-made one too. He will be hoping to kick on from here. Around off, Kishan nudges it out with soft hands towards backward point for a quick single.

25.2 0

Ishan Kishan misses out and he is livid with himself. A real drag down outside the off stump, Kishan hammers it straight to the man at extra cover.

25.1 1

Tossed up on middle, Iyer pushes it to the right of the bowler who dives but misses the ball. They cross for a run.

Score after 25 overs : 138/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

S Iyer

45 (46)

I Kishan

49 (58)

B Fortuin

5-1-25-0

24.6 1

Tossed up on middle, this is eased towards long off by Iyer for a run. Five singles come off that over and at the halfway stage, India are 138/2. 141 runs are now needed off the remaining 25 overs.

24.5 1

Length this time, on middle and leg, Kishan backs away and forces it down to long on for yet another single.

24.4 1

Fired in on off stump, this is driven towards wide long off for one more.

24.3 1

Very full and on off, Kishan goes really hard at it again and only manages to drill it down to long on. Just the single then.

24.2 0

This is pushed through on middle and off, Kishan leans in and drives it back towards the bowler.

24.1 1

Full and attacking the pads, Iyer shows the full face of the bat and pushes it down to long on for a single.

Score after 24 overs : 133/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

S Iyer

42 (43)

I Kishan

47 (55)

A Markram

2-0-16-0

23.6 1

On off, this is knocked down to long off for a single. These two look really comfortable at the crease now.

23.6 wd 1

WIDE! Markram tries to attack the pads but spills it way down the leg side. Shreyas Iyer misses out on the pull and once again Quinton de Kock does well to grab the ball.

23.5 1

Nicely flighted, around leg stump, Kishan skips down the track and throws the kitchen sink at it. The ball goes off the inside edge and towards backward square leg and a single is taken.

23.4 2

Full and wide, Ishan Kishan steps out yet again and drives it past a diving extra cover fielder. They push for two and get it with ease, good running.

23.3 0

Very full and on off, Kishan steps out and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

23.2 1

Looking for two but have to settle for the single. Around the pads, this is worked away past square leg for a single.

23.1 4

FOUR! Just over! Tossed up around middle, Shreyas Iyer steps out but doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball. Iyer uses the bottom hand and forces it over the leaping mid-wicket fielder to find the fence.

Score after 23 overs : 123/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

I Kishan

44 (52)

S Iyer

36 (40)

B Fortuin

4-1-20-0

22.6 0

Full and wide, fired in, Ishan Kishan looks to thump it through covers but misses and it's a good take by the keeper behind the sticks.

22.5 1

Floats it up around middle, this is driven down to long on for a run.

22.4 4

FOUR! Just a fraction shorter and Shreyas Iyer latches onto it. This is outside off, Iyer rocks back and cuts it late behind backward point and finds the fence.

22.3 0

Excellent fielding! Around off, pushed away towards wide mid off. David Miller from extra cover dives full stretch to his right and makes the stop.

22.2 0

Fuller and on off, this is driven towards mid off where the fielder makes a good stop.

22.1 1

Darted in on off stump, Kishan just pushes it down to long on and picks up a single.

Score after 22 overs : 117/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

31 (36)

I Kishan

43 (50)

A Markram

1-0-6-0

21.6 0

Three dots to end the over and it's a good effort in the end by Markram. Length, on middle and turning in, stay a touch low as well. Iyer goes on the back foot and flicks it towards square leg.

21.5 0

Very full and on off stump, this is driven straight towards mid on.

21.4 0

Slows it up a touch and bowls it around middle, Iyer watchfully keeps it out.

21.3 1

Tossed up, full and on leg stump, Kishan clips it away in front of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

21.2 1

Flatter delivery on off, Iyer knocks it down to long off and collects a single.

21.1 4

FOUR! The runs are now flowing freely. Aiden Markram starts off with a dragged-down delivery on leg stump. Shreyas Iyer pulls it away behind square on the leg side and finds the fence.

Score after 21 overs : 111/2

Runs Scored

15 Runs

I Kishan

42 (49)

S Iyer

26 (31)

K Maharaj

3-0-27-0

20.6 6

SIX! Another one from Kishan!  Keshav Maharaj once again bowls this short and on middle, Ishan Kishan moves on his back foot quickly and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a maximum. 15 runs from the over!

20.5 1

Quicker, short and middle, angling in, Shreyas Iyer forces it down to long on for a run.

20.4 1

Slower through the air, on off, Ishan Kishan uses his feet and pushes it towards long off for a run.

20.3 6

SIX! BOOM! Ishan Kishan has hit this out of the ground! Keshav Maharaj bowsl this short and on middle, Ishan Kishan clears his front leg and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. With that, the 100 comes up for India and the 50-run partnership as well.

20.2 0

A bit short and on middle, Ishan Kishan works it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to stop the single.

20.1 1

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards long off for a single.

Score after 20 overs : 96/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kishan

29 (45)

S Iyer

24 (29)

A Nortje

5-0-20-0

19.6 0

Spicy stuff from Nortje! He bowls another excellent bouncer, on middle, and angling in, Ishan Kishan ducks under it once again.

19.5 1

Back of a length and on leg, Shreyas Iyer flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

19.4 1

This is on a good length and on middle, Ishan Kishan pushes it towards mid on with the inner half for quick single.

19.3 0

Great bouncer! Anrich Nortje bangs in sharp bouncer, on off, angling in, takes off as well after hittimg the deck, Ishan Kishan does well to duck under it at the last moment. Anrich Nortje gives him a stare.

19.2 0

On a length and on off, keeps a little low, Ishan Kishan looks to cut it but misses it completely.

19.1 0

This is short of a length and on off, Ishan Kishan cuts it but finds Aiden Markram at point once again.

Score after 19 overs : 94/2

Runs Scored

9 Runs

S Iyer

23 (28)

I Kishan

28 (40)

K Maharaj

2-0-12-0

18.6 0

A bit short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer works it towards mid-wicket.

18.5 1

Great fielding in the deep! This is short and on middle, Ishan Kishan goes on his back foot and heaves it wide of long on where Kagiso Rabada covers his ground well and puts in a brilliant dive to his left to stop the boundary. Only a single.

18.4 1

Shortish and on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and forces it towards long on for one.

18.3 1

Short again and on middle, Ishan Kishan tucks it off his back foot through mid-wciket for a single.

18.2 6

SIX! BANG! Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and on middle, Ishan Kishan moves on his back foot and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

18.1 0

Ishan Kishan skips down the track and Keshav Maharaj pulls his length back a bit seeing this, on middle, Ishan Kishan ends up defending it back to the bowler.

Score after 18 overs : 85/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

I Kishan

20 (36)

S Iyer

22 (26)

A Nortje

4-0-18-0

17.6 1

On a length again and on off, angling in sharply, Ishan Kishan sways away a bit and guides it towards third man for a single.

17.5 0

This is on a hard length and on off, angling in, Ishan Kishan gets cramped a bit and defends it towards cover.

17.4 0

Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ishan Kishan times his cut perfectly but again finds Aiden Markram at point who may have injured his finger a bit while stopping it.

17.3 0

Anrich Nortje pitches it up, on off, Ishan Kishan knocks it towards short cover.

17.2 1

Full again and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drills it towards mid on for a single.

17.1 1

Fuller one and on off, Ishan Kishan drives it to the right of point where Aiden Markram dives to that side to stop it.

Score after 17 overs : 82/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

S Iyer

21 (25)

I Kishan

18 (31)

K Maharaj

1-0-3-0

16.6 0

A bit short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and pushes it towards extra cover.

16.5 1

Another short delivery and on off, Ishan Kishan goes on his back foot and forces it towards long on for one.

16.4 1

Tossed up and around middle, Shreyas Iyer goes inside out and works it towards long off for a run.

16.3 1

Shortish and on off, Ishan Kishan slaps it down to long on for a single.

16.2 0

Shorter in length and on middle, Ishan Kishan moves back and plays it straight to mid on.

16.1 0

Keshav Maharaj starts with a short delivery and on off, Ishan Kishan knocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 16 overs : 79/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

I Kishan

16 (27)

S Iyer

20 (23)

A Nortje

3-0-15-0

15.6 1

Short of a length and on off, Ishan Kishan gets on top of it and cuts it towards deep third for one.

15.5 0

Goes fuller this time and on off, Ishan Kishan leans on and pushes it towards extra cover.

15.4 1

This is back of a length and around off, Shreyas Iyer punches it off his back foot towards deep point for a single.

15.3 1

Anrich Nortje bowls this short and outside off, Ishan Kishan cuts it hard towards point where the fielder fumbles a bit. They cross.

15.2 1

Tip and run! This is on a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer dabs it in front of point for a single.

15.1 0

This is on a good length and on off, Shreyas Iyer looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge towards the bowler.

Score after 15 overs : 75/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

S Iyer

18 (20)

I Kishan

14 (24)

K Rabada

5-1-22-1

14.6 1

Length again, on off and this is worked away towards mid-wicket for a single.

14.5 0

Good length, around off, this is punched away towards extra cover where Fortuin makes a good stop.

14.4 0

Full and wide, Iyer frees his arms and drives it towards covers.

14.3 1

Just a fraction shorter and around off, this is played off the back foot onto the off side for a single.

14.2 0

Back of a length, around off, Ishan Kishan taps it towards point.

14.1 0

Good length, over off stump, Kishan plays it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.

Score after 14 overs : 73/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

S Iyer

17 (17)

I Kishan

13 (21)

A Nortje

2-0-11-0

13.6 0

Fuller this time, around off, this is driven on the up but straight towards extra cover.

13.5 0

Nortje hits the length hard, over 143 clicks and bowls it over middle and leg. Iyer hops back and keeps it out.

13.4 0

GHood length, around middle, Iyer nudges it towards mid-wicket.

13.3 1

A touch fuller and on off, almsot touching 147 clicks. This is hit away to the right of mid on for a single.

13.2 0

Length again, on off and this is pushed down to mid off.

13.1 0

Around the top of off, Kishan stays back and guides it towards backward point.

Score after 13 overs : 72/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

S Iyer

17 (14)

I Kishan

12 (18)

K Rabada

4-1-20-1

12.6 0

Length this time, at the stumps and pushed away towards mid off.

12.5 1

Back of a length, around off, this is dabbed down towards short third man for one.

12.4 1

Good shot for just a single. Pitched up again, around middle and Iyer drives it straight back past the bowler. Marco Jansen at mid on makes a good stop to his left and keeps it down to a single.

12.3 0

Pitches it up now, on off and this is driven straight towards mid off.

12.2 1

Around the hips, this is tucked away behind square on the leg side for a single.

12.1 4

FOUR! Edged away! Good length, angling it in from around off. Ishan Kishan looks to block but gets an outside edge that runs fine and goes away into the third man fence.

Score after 12 overs : 65/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

S Iyer

16 (11)

I Kishan

6 (15)

A Nortje

1-0-10-0

11.6 0

Beaten! A touch fuller, close to the off pole and shaping away. Iyer looks to drive but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

11.5 4

FOUR! Glorious from Iyer once again. Length ball, on off, Iyer stands tall and caresses it with excellent timing through extra cover for yet another boundary.

11.4 4

FOUR! That went like a tracer bullet! Short of a length, outside off and at 144.6 clicks. Shreyas Iyer slaps it away off the back foot and behind point for a boundary.

11.3 1

Excellent running! Full and straight, over 140 clicks again. Kishan drills it towards mid on and sets off for the run. There is a direct hit at the bowler's end but Kishan is well in.

11.2 0

Switches to over the wicket now and serves a full ball at 140 clicks and around off. Ishan Kishan looks to drive down the ground but mistimes it towards mid off.

11.1 1

Nortje starts off with a length ball around off stump, Shreyas Iyer stands tall and punches it out towards covers for a single.

Score after 11 overs : 55/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kishan

5 (13)

S Iyer

7 (7)

K Rabada

3-1-13-1

10.6 0

Lovely bowling and it will be a maiden for Kagiso Rabada! Good length, close to the off stump and there's a bit of movement off the deck. Ishan Kishan gets squared up and is beaten all ends up.

10.5 0

Just drags back the length a touch and bowls it over off stump. Ishan Kishan shows Rabada respect and blocks it out.

10.4 0

Length again, around off, Kishan dabs it down towards backward point. Four dots in a row now.

10.3 0

This time Rabada angles it into middle, Kishan defends it back to the bowler.

10.2 0

Length again, on a tight line around off, Kishan blocks it out.

10.1 0

Rabada comes from around the wicket and serves a length ball on off stump. Ishan Kishan pushes it out on the off side.

Score after 10 overs : 55/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

7 (7)

I Kishan

5 (7)

W Parnell

5-0-28-1

9.6 0

Wayne Parnell pitches it up, on middle, angling in, Shreyas Iyer blocks it back to the bowler.

9.5 0

Full and around off, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards cover.

9.4 2

Half a stop and a crucial one as well. Length ball outside off, this is punched away by Shreyas Iyer towards cover-point where the fielder gets a hand to it. The batters race back for two through.

9.3 0

A touch fuller and on off stump, Iyer blocks it out.

9.2 0

Iyer almost gets played on here. Back of a length and angling in from middle. Iyer gets cramped for room and tries to keep it out. The ball goes off the inside edge and onto the body, just past the stumps.

9.1 4

FOUR! Top shot and the 50 is up for India! Good length, there's width on offer as well. Shreyas Iyer slaps it away in front of point and picks up a boundary.

Score after 9 overs : 49/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

S Iyer

1 (1)

I Kishan

5 (7)

K Rabada

2-0-13-1

8.6 1

Shorter and on the body, this is worked off the back foot past square leg for a single.

8.5 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Kagiso Rabada strikes this time and sends the set batter back to the hut. It is a soft dismissal but a great catch on the follow through from the bowler. Rabada bowls this a touch fuller, on middle, sticks to the surface a bit, Shubman Gill is early through his drive and ends up just looping it back to the bowler where Kagiso Rabada goes down and takes a stunning low catch. Shubman Gill played well for his 28 and India are two down now.

8.4 1

This is on a good length and on off, Ishan Kishan comes forward and pushes it towards cover for a quick single.

8.3 4

FOUR! Ishan Kishan gets off the mark in style! Kagiso Rabada serves this a touch fuller and outside off, Ishan Kishan slashes it past point for a boundary.

8.2 0

Length again and on middle, Ishan Kishan blocks it out.

8.1 0

This is on a length and on off, Ishan Kishan pushes it towards cover-point.

Score after 8 overs : 43/1

Runs Scored

8 Runs

S Gill

28 (25)

I Kishan

0 (3)

W Parnell

4-0-22-1

7.6 4

FOUR! This is Gill at his best! Wayne Parnell bowls this full  again and on off, Shubman Gill gets to the pitch of it and drives it through extra cover for another boundary.

7.5 0

A bit slower this time, on a length and on off, Shubman Gill looks to cut it away but gets a bottom edge onto the ground.

7.4 0

Wayne Parnell bowls this full and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet again but drills it straight to extra cover.

7.3 0

Length again and on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and knocks it towards mid off.

7.2 0

On a length and on off, Shubman Gill blocks it to the off side.

7.1 4

FOUR! Nice shot! Wayne Parnell serves this full and outside off, Shubman Gill stays there and drives it firmly through cover for a boundary.

Score after 7 overs : 35/1

Runs Scored

7 Runs

I Kishan

0 (3)

S Gill

20 (19)

K Rabada

1-0-7-0

6.6 0

Is that a dropped catch! No, just short of the keeper. Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and around off, straightens a bit, Ishan Kishan looks to block it but gets an outside edge towards the keeper but it falls just short of the keeper as Quinton de Kock dives to his left to catch it.

6.5 0

Kagiso Rabada serves this a bit fuller and outside off, Ishan Kishan lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

6.4 0

On a length and around off, Ishan Kishan opens the face of his bat and gudies it towards point.

6.3 1

Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Shubman Gill drives it towards mid on for a single.

6.2 4

FOUR! Beautiful timing! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and around leg, Shubman Gill just flicks it away towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

6.1 2

Starts off with a length ball, around the top of off. Shubman Gill opens the face of the bat and guides it wide of third man for a couple of runs.

Score after 6 overs : 28/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

S Dhawan

13 (20)

S Gill

13 (16)

W Parnell

3-0-14-1

5.6 W 0

OUT! TIMBER! Wayne Parnell strikes and once again get rid of the Indian skipper. The South African players are delighted and Parnell punches the air joy. He bowls this on a hard length and on off, angling in slightly, Shikhar Dhawan decides to give the charge and tries to go over extra cover, but he plays all over it and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. India lose their first wicket.

5.5 1

On a length and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill drives it towards mid on for a run.

5.4 0

Fuller one and on off, Shubman Gill leans on and knocks it towards mid off and denies for the single.

5.3 1

A touch fuller and on middle, Shikhar Dhawan takes a couple of steps down the pitch and strokes it towards mid off for a single.

5.2 0

This is on a hard length and on off, Shikhar Dhawan once again plays it towards cover.

5.1 0

Wayne Parnell bowls this on a good length and on off, Shikhar Dhawan stays there and pushes it towards cover.

Score after 5 overs : 26/0

Runs Scored

11 Runs

S Dhawan

12 (16)

S Gill

12 (14)

B Fortuin

3-1-14-0

4.6 1

On off stump, this is driven through wide mid on for a single.

4.5 2

Just a fraction shorter and around off, Shikhar Dhawan jabs it off the back foot and well in front of mid-wicket. The batters come back for the second with ease.

4.4 0

Flatter delivery, on off, Dhawan keeps it out on the off side.

4.3 1

Shorter in length and on the pads, this is worked off the back foot towards square leg for one more.

4.2 1

Misfield but it doesn't cost an extra run. Around off, driven towards extra cover where David Miller lets the ball through but the batters settle for the single.

4.1 6

SIX! This will give Shikhar Dhawan a world of confidence. Tossed up, on a length and around off. Dhawan steps out but doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball. He though uses his wrists well and lofts it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Score after 4 overs : 15/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

S Gill

11 (13)

S Dhawan

2 (11)

W Parnell

2-0-12-0

3.6 0

Length again, on off stump and this is played off the back foot towards mid-wicket.

3.5 0

Good length, over middle and leg, Gill hops and nudges it out on the leg side.

3.4 4

FOUR! Wow, that is some timing! Pitched up, around off, Gill stands tall and just plays a checked-drive. The ball goes off the middle of the bat and through extra cover for a boundary.

3.3 0

Keeps it full and angles this one well across the right-hander. Shubman Gill tries to go after it but is well beaten.

3.2 0

A touch fuller and slanting it across the batter this time. Shubman Gill leans forward and taps it towards cover.

3.1 0

Good length, swinging into leg stump, Gill flicks it straight towards mid-wicket.

Score after 3 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

S Dhawan

2 (11)

S Gill

7 (7)

B Fortuin

2-1-3-0

2.6 0

On off stump, Shikhar Dhawan blocks it out.

2.5 0

Fuller and around off, stroked away towards covers by Dhawan.

2.4 1

Around the pads, this is turned away towards square leg for a single.

2.3 1

Just short! This is a tad shorter and around middle. Shikhar Dhawan steps out and slog s it away but without much timing. The ball goes flat and towards deep mid-wicket. Reeza Hendricks runs in from the deep and puts in a brilliant dive but the ball lands well short. Hendricks does make the stop and it will only be a single.

2.2 1

Unecssary that from Fortuin. This is around off, Shubman Gill defends it back to the bowler who throws it back towards the batter. The ball hits the stumps and rolls towards short third man. They get an overthrow.

2.1 0

Darted in, fuller and on off stump, Gill punches it towards mid off.

Score after 2 overs : 8/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

S Dhawan

1 (8)

S Gill

5 (4)

W Parnell

1-0-8-0

1.6 0

Full and outside off, shaping away. Shikhar Dhawan charges down the track and toe-ends it back to the keeper.

1.6 wd 2

TWO WIDES! A bit of swing on offer for Wayne Parnell but the line is wrong. This is full and down leg, swinging further down. Gill misses the flick and Quinton de Kock can't get to it either. They cross for a single.

1.5 0

Pitches it up now, around off, Gill leans in and drives it firmly but finds the man at extra cover.

1.4 1

Shikhar Dhawan is off the mark as well now. Good length, outside off and shaping away. Dhawan cuts it off the toe end of the bat past first slip. He collects a single down to third man.

1.3 1

Length ball, angling in from around middle, Shubman Gill flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

1.2 0

Parnell keeps it fuller and bowls it on middle, Gill pushes this one towards mid on.

1.1 4

FOUR! Top shot and India are underway! Wayne Parnell starts off with a half-volley on leg stump, trying to swing it back in. Shubman Gill just flicks it away nicely and in front of mid-wicket to get off the mark with a boundary.

Score after 1 overs : 0/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

S Dhawan

0 (6)

S Gill

0 (0)

B Fortuin

1-1-0-0

0.6 0

A maiden to start with by Fortuin! This is fuller and straighter, Dhawan just pushes it back towards the bowler.

0.5 0

Five dots in a row to start with! Quicker and flatter, on leg stump, Shikhar Dhawan tucks it away towards square leg.

0.4 0

Fortuin angles this one across the left-hander and Dhawan just strokes it away towards point.

0.3 0

Around the pads this time, Dhawan flicks it away towards square leg this time.

0.2 0

Beats the bat! This is flatter again and just going on with the arm past the left-hander. Shikhar Dhawan looks to guide it away but gets beaten past the outside edge.

0.1 0

Fortuin starts off right on the money. This is flatter and on off, Shikhar Dhawan just blocks it out from his crease.

We are back for the chase! We can see the South Africa players in a huddle, and now they are taking their respective field positions. The two openers for India are their skipper, Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill. South Africa going with spin straightaway as Bjorn Fortuin is ready to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, South Africa have put on 278 runs on the board and with their bowling attack it will not be an easy chase for India. The top order of the hosts will need to put on a better performance and Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill will be key for them. This is a must-win game for them and they will be confident enough to level the series. Will the Men in Blue gun this total down? Or will the Proteas defend it successfully to seal the series? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the second essay.

Reeza Hendricks is up for a chat. He says that it was nice to be out there and contribute but would have liked to get that ton. Adds that it was nice batting with Aiden Markram and they needed that partneship but unfortunately, both of them got out at the wrong time and they couldn't quite get the big finish either. Says that if one of them had stayed on, they would have got to 300. Mentions that the Indian bowlers bowled well and it was a tricky wicket as the ball wasn't quite coming onto the bat.

The India bowling effort was hot and cold throughout the innings. Mohammed Siraj gave them the perfect start when he got rid of Quinton de Kock in the third over and then the others put the brakes on the runs before Shahbaz Ahmed got the wicket of Janneman Malan which was his maiden ODI wicket. They could not continue the momentum and let South Africa a build a huge partnership. However, they got back in the game with the help of Siraj once again who broke the partnership and got the wicket of Hendricks. India then further got control over the game when Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Klassen and Washington Sundar got the big wicket of Markram in consecutive overs. Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets for just 38 runs in his 10 overs. They bowled well in the death overs for a change and did not let the South African finishers to score big. India will be happy to restrict South Africa under the 300-run mark.

South Africa will be satisfied with their performance with the blade but they know they could have got more. They did not get the best of starts and lost Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan inside the first Powerplay for cheap scores. After that Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks started steadying the ship, they both started off slow and took time to settle in but once they did they scored runs freely. Both of them added a 129 runs before Hendricks got dismissed for a well played 74. However, Markram continued the momentum with Heinrich Klaasen and both played some lusty blows but both of them perished in the space of two overs and gave the momentum back to India. David Miller stayed till the end but struggled to score big runs. They will feel that they are 20-25 runs short as there will be dew when India will come out to chase.

A really good bowling performance from India at the back end of the innings and they have restricted South Africa to 278. They will be the slightly happier side going into the break and the momentum will also be with them after the incredible final over from Mohammed Siraj, but they will also be wary of the fiery African bowling attack.

Bjorn Fortuin is the new man in.

Mohammed Siraj (9-0-36-2) to bowl the last over.

Keshav Maharaj walks out to bat now.

Shardul Thakur (3-0-23-0) is back on.

Mohammed Siraj (6-1-26-2) is back on.

Kuldeep Yadav (8-0-42-1) is back on for probably his final spell.

Powerplay 3! Now, fives fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.

Avesh Khan (6-0-31-0) repalces Kuldeep Yadav.

Wayne Parnell is the new man in.

David Miller is the new man in.

Avesh Khan comes back into the attack. He has conceded 24 runs in his 5 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav is brought back into the attack. He has gone for 26 runs in his 6 overs so far.

Shahbaz Ahmed (9-0-43-1) comes back in to finish his spell.

Drinks break! A 129-run stand between Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram has just been broken and India will be a bit relieved now. Hendricks was going great guns and Markram too was giving him great support. They have laid the foundation for South Africa to get a big score on the board. But will this wicket change the momentum of the innings? We'll find out as a fascinating passage of play awaits. Also, Heinrich Klaasen walks in at number 5 for South Africa.

Mohammed Siraj (4-1-24-1) is back into the attack.

Shahbaz Ahmed (8-0-36-1) replaces Kuldeep Yadav.

Avesh Khan (3-0-12-0) is back on.

Shahbaz Ahmed comes back in to replace Shardul Thakur.

Kuldeep Yadav (3-0-9-0) is back on.

Washington Sundar comes back into the attack. He conceded just 2 runs in his first over.

Drinks break! The Indian bowlers have done well till now especially their spinners. Shahbaz Ahmed looked really good and also got his maiden ODI wicket. South Africa are going at slow rate but Reeza Hendricks is now set and will look to bat deep along with Aiden Markram. India will try to break this partnership as quickly as possible. An exciting session of cricket awaits us. Also, Shardul Thakur to bowl after the break.

Mohammed Siraj (3-1-14-1) is brought back into the attack.

Spin from both ends now as Kuldeep Yadav has been handed the ball.

Shahbaz Ahmed to continue his spell as Avesh Khan is seen walking off the pitch, maybe for a bit of rehydration.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Aiden Markram comes out to the middle now.

Avesh Khan comes into the attack now.

Shahbaz Ahmed, the debutant comes on as first change.

Reeza Hendricks walks in at number 3.

Washington Sundar, the off-spinner to take the other new ball.

We are ready for play! The umpires are out in the middle and so are the Indian players. Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan are the openers for South Africa. There is a bit of chat going on between Shikhar Dhawan and de Kock, not sure what's it about but the umpire steps in and the confusion is cleared. Mohammed Siraj has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta is pitchside. He says that it isn't the biggest ground and the square boundaries are 60 meters. Ajit Agarkar joins him and says that it is a warm afternoon and it does get cooler and there's not much grass on it. Adds that there might be reverse swing later on and there will be dew coming in too.

Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of India says that they would have batted second. Adds that they want to chase and take advantage of the dew factor in the second innings. Informs they have also made two changes. Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed comes in for Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravi Bishnoi.

Keshav Maharaj, the stand in skipper of South Africa says they will have a bat first because it looks like a good wicket and will try to put runs on the board and then restrict the opposition. Informs that Temba Bavuma and Tabraiz Shamsi aren't feeling well today and they will be replaced by Reeza Hendricks and Bjorn Fortuin. Ends by saying that the wicket does look good.

India (Playing XI) - Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar (In for Ruturaj Gaikwad), Shahbaz Ahmed (In for Ravi Bishnoi & On Debut), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks (In for Temba Bavuma), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj (C), Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin (In for Tabraiz Shamsi) and  Anrich Nortje (In for Lungi Ngidi).

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of South Africa. They have elected to BAT first.

The news from the Indian camp is that Shahbaz Ahmed will be making his ODI debut in this match.

Score after 50 overs : 278/7

Runs Scored

3 Runs

B Fortuin

0 (1)

D Miller

35 (34)

M Siraj

10-1-38-3

49.6 lb 1

Leg bye! Just 3 runs off the final over, a brilliant finish from Mohammed Siraj. He bowls this on a hard length and angles it into the body. Bjorn Fortuin gets cramped for room as he looks for the pull. The ball hits the thigh pads and rolls away towards cover. They get a leg bye and South Africa finish with 278/7 on the board.

49.5 W 0

OUT! TIMBER! What a final over this is turning out to be by Mohammed Siraj! Siraj bowls this quicker and fuller. The ball just tails in a bit from around the off pole. Keshav Maharaj backs away and looks to swing it hard across the line. The pace is just too much to handle for Maharaj and the ball goes on to knock the off stump out of the ground. Siraj picks up his third and this has been a brilliant fightback by India in the final few overs.

49.4 0

This is poor cricket from Keshav Maharaj. Slower and fuller, outside off, Maharaj tries to attempt the reverse-scoop over short third man but can't get bat on ball.

49.3 1

Excellent bowling! Mohammed Siraj sees David Miller advancing and bowls a short ball, pushing it outside off as well. Miller has to drag the pull and only manages to hit it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

49.2 1

Back of a length and outside off, Keshav Maharaj looks to pull but gets it off the toe end of the bat towards backward point for a single. This gets David Miller back on strike.

49.1 0

Swing and a miss! Fullish length, around off and tailing back in a bit. Keshav Maharaj hangs back and has a swing across the line but misses the ball.

Score after 49 overs : 275/6

Runs Scored

12 Runs

D Miller

34 (33)

K Maharaj

4 (9)

S Thakur

5-0-36-1

48.6 4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries now! Pitched up, in the slot and David Miller is able to swing across the line and gets it well in front of mid-wicket to pick up a boundary.

48.5 4

FOUR! Finally, David Miller is able to get one away. Full and straight, Miller steps out and thumps is right back over the bowler's head. The ball goes hard and flat and into the fence.

48.4 1

Thakur gets it in the blockhole, on middle and leg but Maharaj manages to flick it away past square leg for a run.

48.3 1

Slower one, bowled on a length and pushed well outside off. Miller taps it towards sweeper cover for yet another single.

48.2 1

On a hard length, around off, Maharaj hits it down to long off and rotates the strike.

48.1 1

Full and on leg stump, David Miller advances and whips it away to deep square leg for just a single. Miller feels he should have done with that one and rightly so.

Score after 48 overs : 263/6

Runs Scored

6 Runs

D Miller

24 (29)

K Maharaj

2 (7)

M Siraj

9-1-36-2

47.6 1

Good length, around the hips and this is tucked away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

47.5 1

A low full toss and on off, Keshav Maharaj slices it towards extra cover for a single.

47.4 0

A slower one, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj works it with the inner half towards mid-wicket.

47.3 0

BEATEN! Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and on off, shaping in a bit, Keshav Maharaj looks to play at it but misses.

47.2 b 4

FOUR BYES! Now, what happened here? Mohammed Siraj has a shy at the stumps which costs four overthrows and the umpire signals a boundary. Siraj and the Indian players don't seem pleased but there was an attempt from Siraj to run-out Miller at the non-striker's end. The issue raised here by the Indians is that the ball was thrown back by the keeper and should be dead but the attempt of a run-out makes the ball live and hence, it will be a boundary. Poor cricket this from Siraj.

47.1 0

Misses the leg stump by a whisker! Pace on from Siraj, angling it in from around middle and there's just a hint of reverse on this occasion. Maharaj backs away looking to drive but is well beaten.

Score after 47 overs : 257/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

D Miller

23 (28)

K Maharaj

1 (2)

S Thakur

4-0-24-1

46.6 0

Ouch, that must have hurt! Hard length, on middle and leg and just jagging back in. Miller looks for the slog but misses and gets a blow around the rib cage. Terrific over by Thakur, just a single and a wicket off it.

46.5 0

Is there a bat on it? No, there isn't! This is a lovely delivery by Shardul Thakur, fuller and in that channel around off. David Miller looks to drive but the ball holds its line and beats the inside edge. The keeper, Sanju Samson seems excited and appeals for a caught behind but the umpire turns it down. Shikhar Dhawan does take the review. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and finds a flatline as the ball passes the bat and the review is wasted by India.

46.4 1

Good length, around off, pushed out onto the off side for a single.

46.3 0

Almost chops it on! Pace on this time, around the top of off, Keshav Maharaj looks to dab at it but gets a bottom edge that goes past the stumps and towards the keeper.

46.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! The pressure was mounting and Shardul Thakur gets the breakthrough for India. This is once again bowled slower but on a hard length and pushed outside off. Wayne Parnell is way too early in his shot and can't quite adjust. In the end, Parnell just ends up chipping it down towards wide long off where Shreyas Iyer takes a simple catch. Thakur strikes in his comeback over and South Africa just unable to finish with a flourish here.

46.1 0

Swing and a miss! Thakur rolls his fingers over the ball and slants it across Parnell, who lines up for the slog and ends up missing it.

Score after 46 overs : 256/5

Runs Scored

4 Runs

W Parnell

16 (20)

D Miller

23 (26)

M Siraj

8-1-34-2

45.6 1

On a good length and over middle, Wayne Parnell stays back and just chips it down to long off for one more. Only 4 runs off the over and it's now been 25 balls since the last boundary.

45.5 1

Around the top of off, Miller opens the face of the bat and hits it towards deep point for one.

45.4 0

The change up now and this is excellent bowling by Mohammed Siraj. Miller charges down the pitch but Siraj bowls a slower short ball over off stump. Miller tries to cut it away but is undone by the lack of pace.

45.3 lb 1

Leg bye! Just a touch fuller now and at the pads, Wayne Parnell looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads and rolls towards short third man as the batters get a leg bye.

45.2 1

Good length again, over middle and leg, this is muscled off the toe end of the bat towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.

45.1 0

Hard length, around off and angling away. David Miller hangs deep and looks to pull but is well beaten.

Score after 45 overs : 252/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

D Miller

21 (22)

W Parnell

15 (18)

W Sundar

9-0-60-1

44.6 1

Another short delivery, on off, David Miller goes on his back foot and pulls it towards long on for a single.

44.5 1

Short and on off, Wayne Parnell pushes it towards extra cover for a run.

44.4 2

Tossed up, short and on off, Wayne Parnell smashes it wide of long off where Shreyas Iyer covers his ground quickly and dives to his right to make a one-handed stop to save the boundary. Two runs taken!

44.3 1

Flatter, short and on off, David Miller moves back and punches it towards deep point for one.

44.2 1

Short again and on off, Wayne Parnell forces it towards long off for a run.

44.1 1

Quicker, short and outside off, angling in, David Miller cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Score after 44 overs : 245/5

Runs Scored

5 Runs

D Miller

18 (19)

W Parnell

11 (15)

M Siraj

7-1-31-2

43.6 1

A slower one, on a length and on leg, David Miller works it towards mid-wicket for a run.

43.5 0

Swing and a miss! Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a hard length and outside off, angling away, David Miller looks to pull it but misses it completely.

43.4 1

Short of a length and on off, Wayne Parnell slaps it towards long on for just a run.

43.3 0

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on hard length and on middle, Wayne Parnell looks to pull it away but gets hurried and bottom edge it onto his body.

43.3 wd 1

WIDE! Mohammed Siraj bowls the slower bouncer, on off, Wayne Parnell leaves it alone. It is called a wide. Mohammed Siraj is not happy as it looked inside the wide line.

43.2 1

This is on a hard length and outside off, David Miller cuts it off his back foot towards deep point for a run.

43.1 1

A slower one, on a length and on middel, Wayne Parnell tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 43 overs : 240/5

Runs Scored

3 Runs

W Parnell

9 (12)

D Miller

16 (16)

W Sundar

8-0-53-1

42.6 1

A single to end his over as this short delivery is cut away towards deep point by Parnell. Only 3 runs from the over!

42.5 1

Shortish and on off, David Miller drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

42.4 0

Washington Sundar continues to bowl short, on off, David Miller cuts it straight to cover.

42.3 1

Another short delivery, on off, Wayne Parnell moves back and slaps it down to long off for a single.

42.2 0

Shorter in length and on off, Wayne Parnell once again finds the fielder at cover.

42.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Wayne Parnell pushes it towards cover.

Score after 42 overs : 237/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

D Miller

15 (14)

W Parnell

7 (8)

K Yadav

9-0-49-1

41.6 0

Floated, full and on leg, David Miller blocks it to the leg side.

41.5 4

FOUR! SMASHED! This is short and outside off, tuning further away, David Miller reaches for it and generates some power to hit wide of long off for a boundary.

41.4 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Wayne Parnell taps it in front of point for a quick single.

41.3 0

BEAUTY! Kuldeep Yadav bowls the googly now, short and on middle, turning in sharply, Wayne Parnell looks to blocks it out but misses and gets hit on the gloves.

41.2 1

Slower through the air, full and on leg, David Miller flicks it through square leg for a run.

41.1 1

Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Wayne Parnell smashes it wide of long off for just a single.

Score after 41 overs : 230/5

Runs Scored

9 Runs

W Parnell

5 (5)

D Miller

10 (11)

W Sundar

7-0-50-1

40.6 1

A single to end the over as this full delivery is pushed down to long off by Parnell.

40.5 1

Short again and around off, David Miller punches it towards sweeper cover for a single.

40.4 2

Short and  outside off, David Miller moves back and cuts it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

40.3 0

Flatter, full and on off, David Miller mistimes his shot towards the bowler.

40.2 4

FOUR! Cheeky from Miller! This is floated, full and on leg, David Miller goes down and scoops it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

40.1 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Wayne Parnell drives it towards long off for a single.

Score after 40 overs : 221/5

Runs Scored

4 Runs

W Parnell

3 (3)

D Miller

3 (7)

A Khan

7-0-35-0

39.6 1

Full and wide, driven towards the man at sweeper cover for yet another single.

39.5 1

Around the hips, Miller works it past square leg and rotates the strike.

39.4 1

Fuller and outside off, eased away towards sweeper cover for a single.

39.3 1

A direct hit and Wayne Parnell would have been struggling. Length, around off, Miller just nudges it past backward point and sets off for the run. Shreyas Iyer moves to his right and has a shy at the batter's end but misses. The replays show that Parnell wasn't even in the frame.

39.2 0

Hits the deck hard now and bowls it around off, MIller stays back and punches it out on the off side.

39.1 0

Avesh Khan comes from around the wicket and serves a shortish delivery around middle. David Miller tucks it away towards mid-wicket.

Score after 39 overs : 217/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

D Miller

1 (3)

W Parnell

1 (1)

W Sundar

6-0-41-1

38.6 1

Around off, this is stroked away through covers for a single and David Miller is off the mark.

38.5 0

Length, at the stumps and David Miller just blocks it out.

38.4 0

Tossed up, full and on off, David Miller blocks it towards extra cover.

38.3 1

Short and on leg, Wayne Parnell tucks it towards short fine leg, David Miller calls for the run and sets off but Parnell hesitates a bit and then starts to run. Kuldeep Yadav has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and the batters compete the run.

38.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! Very soft dismissal and Aiden Markram is distraught with himself. This is short and outside off from Washington Sundar, there to be hit. Markram backs away and goes a bit too hard at it. Markram loses his shape a bit and ends up reaching for it. The ball is hit hard and flat to the left of xtra cover where Shikhar Dhawan takes a good low catch diving to his left. Markram departs after a good knock and India now have the opening they were looking for.

38.1 0

Naging length, on off and punched off the back foot straight towards extra cover.

Score after 38 overs : 215/4

Runs Scored

11 Runs

H Klaasen

30 (26)

A Markram

79 (87)

K Yadav

8-0-42-1

37.6 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! A really good catch in the deep and Kuldeep Yadav gets his man. Kuldeep holds this one back and serves it on a length and down the leg side. Heinrich Klaasen pre-meditates and walks past the leg stump. Klaasen looks to go over long off again but is early in his shot and the ball turns in as well. The ball goes off the toe end of the bat and over mid on. Mohammed Siraj from long on races in and takes a brilliant tumbling catch just inches off the ground. Klaasen departs after a quick start and South Africa lose their fourth.

37.5 2

On the pads, this is nudged away behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

37.4 6

SIX! Klaasen showing his class! Flighted delivery, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen steps out and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

37.3 1

On a nagging length and around off, Markram goes on the back foot and eases it towards long off for a single.

37.2 1

Fraction shorter and on middle, this is pulled down to deep square leg for one more.

37.1 1

Tosses it up full and on leg stump, Markram drives it down to long on for a run.

Score after 37 overs : 204/3

Runs Scored

7 Runs

H Klaasen

21 (22)

A Markram

77 (85)

A Khan

6-0-31-0

36.6 0

Length, around the top of off and this is dabbed straight towards point.

36.5 0

Full and straight, this is pushed away towards mid on.

36.4 2

Banged in short and over off, Klaasen pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

36.3 0

Fuller length this time, angling into off, Klaasen defends it out from his crease.

36.2 4

FOUR! Picked up and dispatched! Short of a length, on middle and leg, Heinrich Klaasen plays the short-arm pull and hammers it into the mid-wicket fence.

36.1 1

Good length, outside off and this is sliced away to the right of third man for a single.

Score after 36 overs : 197/3

Runs Scored

5 Runs

H Klaasen

15 (17)

A Markram

76 (84)

K Yadav

7-0-31-0

35.6 2

This is dragged down by Kuldeep Yadav and around leg stump. Heinrich Klaasen rocks back and pulls it to the left of deep square leg where Shahbaz Ahmed tidies up and keeps it down to a couple.

35.5 1

On a length and around off, Aiden Markram strokes it off the back foot and down to long off for yet another single.

35.4 1

Around middle, Klaasen plays it inside-out through extra cover for a run.

35.3 0

Slower, on a length and turning in from leg stump. Heinrich Klaasen makes room and hits is straight to the man at extra cover.

35.2 0

Nagging length, on off, Heinrich Klaasen keeps it out off the back foot.

35.1 1

Tossed up, full and on off stump, Aiden Markram drives it down to long off for a single.

Score after 35 overs : 192/3

Runs Scored

11 Runs

A Markram

74 (82)

H Klaasen

12 (13)

S Ahmed

10-0-54-1

34.6 1

Darted full and on leg, Aiden Markram works it towards long on for a run. 11 runs from this over and Shahbaz Ahmed finishes his spell with 1 wicket for 54 runs on his debut.

34.5 0

Short again and on off, Aiden Markram knocks it towards covers.

34.4 1

Quicker one, short and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen cuts it towards deep point for a single.

34.3 6

SIX! BANG! Heinrich Klaasen has sent this into the stands! Shahbaz Ahmed bowls this a touch fuller, on leg, Heinrich Klaasen clears his front leg and uses his bottom hand to smoke it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

34.2 1

A bit short and on off, Aiden Markram moves back and pushes it towards covers where Shikhar Dhawan dives and half-stops it. They cross.

34.1 2

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram skips down the track and drills it hard wide of long on for a brace.

Score after 34 overs : 181/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

H Klaasen

5 (11)

A Markram

70 (78)

M Siraj

6-1-26-2

33.6 0

Make that five dots! Mohammed Siraj pulls his length back a bit and on off, Heinrich Klaasen dabs it towards point. Only a single from the over, a couple of terrific overs from Siraj on the trot.

33.5 0

Four dots on the trot! This is full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen strokes it towards mid off.

33.4 0

Mohammed Siraj bangs in short delivery, on off, Heinrich Klaasen looks for the pull shot but hits it from the bottom half and it deflects onto his body.

33.3 0

Fuller in length and around off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it but straight to extra cover.

33.2 0

A slower one now, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen mistimes his flick towards mid-wicket.

33.1 1

Full and on middle, Aiden Markram drives it down to long on for a single.

Score after 33 overs : 180/3

Runs Scored

11 Runs

H Klaasen

5 (6)

A Markram

69 (77)

W Sundar

5-0-39-0

32.6 4

FOUR! Nicely timed but a poor delivery once again from Sundar. He bowls this flatter, short and down the leg, Heinrich Klaasen stays there and tucks it past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. 11 runs from the over!

32.5 1

Short again and on leg, Aiden Markram moves back and slaps it down to long on for a run.

32.4 4

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is short and outside off, Aiden Markram quickly moves onto his back foot and cuts it towards the vacant deep point fence for a boundary.

32.3 1

Floated, full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen moves across and scoops it towards fine leg for a run.

32.2 1

Looped up and around middle, Aiden Markram uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single.

32.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram blocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 32 overs : 169/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

H Klaasen

0 (4)

A Markram

63 (73)

M Siraj

5-1-25-2

31.6 0

Four dots to end the over then! This is on a length and around off, Heinrich Klaasen guides it towards point. End of a successful over for India!

31.5 0

Three dots in a row! Mohammed Siraj serves this full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen knocks it towards mid on and denies for the run straightaway.

31.4 0

Pulls his length back a bit and on off, Heinrich Klaasen taps it towards point.

31.3 0

This is full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it towards mid off.

31.2 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! The decision to bring Siraj back into the attack has worked in favour of India. Siraj gets his second wicket and finally breaks this dangerous partnership. He bowls this short of a length and on middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks goes for the pull shot but his bat turns in his hand when he connects with the ball.  As a result, Hendricks fails to get elavation and the ball goes flat and in the air towards deep square leg where Shahbaz Ahmed takes a good catch running to his left. Reeza Hendricks though has done his job but he will be disappointed not to get to that ton. South Africa three down now.

31.1 1

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a hard length and on off, Aiden Markram moves back and punches it towards mid off for a single.

Score after 31 overs : 168/2

Runs Scored

11 Runs

A Markram

62 (72)

R Hendricks

74 (75)

W Sundar

4-0-28-0

30.6 1

Looped up, full and on off, Aiden Markram reverse sweeps with the inner half towards short third man for a run. 11 runs from the over!

30.5 6

SIX! BANG! Aiden Markram clears the fence this time. This is flatter and quicker but down the leg, Aiden Markram goes down and slogs it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

30.4 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram goes for the reverse sweep but hits it straight towards short third man.

30.3 1

Floated, short and on leg, Reeza Hendricks clears his front leg but mistimes his pull shot towards dee mid-wciekt for a run.

30.2 2

Flatter, short and around leg, Reeza Hendricks tucks it with soft hands towards deep square leg and Avesh Khan there is a bit late to react. Two runs taken!

30.1 1

Shorter in length and on leg, Aiden Markram flicks it off his back foot through square leg for a single.

Score after 30 overs : 157/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

A Markram

54 (68)

R Hendricks

71 (73)

A Khan

5-0-24-0

29.6 1

Just a fraction short and outside off, this is tapped away through covers for a single.

29.5 1

Length ball, on middle and leg, this is flicked away through square leg for a run.

29.4 4

FOUR! Goes through the hands! Short and wide, Reeza Hendricks slaps it away towards deep point. Ishan Kishan speeds to his left and does well to get to it but fumbles and Hendricks gets the boundary.

29.3 0

Just a touch fuller and on off, Reeza Hendricks defends it out towards short cover.

29.2 0

Around the top of off, this is tapped away towards point.

29.1 1

Fuller and angling down leg, Markram looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls away towards mid-wicket and a single is taken.

Score after 29 overs : 150/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

R Hendricks

66 (69)

A Markram

52 (66)

S Ahmed

9-0-43-1

28.6 4

FOUR! Stand and deliver! This is floated up, around off, Reeza Hendricks stands tall and just uses his wrists to hammer it over extra cover for a boundary. 150 is up for South Africa and these two looking to take the game away from India at the moment.

28.5 0

This is angled into middle, Hendricks nudges it leg side.

28.4 1

Fuller this time, quicker too and around off, Markram slices it past point for one more.

28.3 1

Quicker one, close to the off pole. Hendricks plays it with an angled bat in front of point for a quick run.

28.2 0

On middle and just turning away a touch, Reeza Hendricks solidly keeps it out.

28.1 1

Floated up on off stump, Aiden Markram backs away and strokes it towards deep cover for a single.

Score after 28 overs : 143/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Hendricks

61 (65)

A Markram

50 (64)

A Khan

4-0-17-0

27.6 0

Goes fuller now Avesh and serves it around middle, Hendricks defends it back to the bowler.

27.5 0

Good length, over middle and this is tucked away towards square leg.

27.4 4

FOUR! Reeza Hendricks is looking very dangerous now and the 100-run stand also comes up between these two. Another short ball, outside off, Hendricks pulls it away off the meat of the bat and well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.

27.3 1

Aiden Markram does get to FIFTY eventually and he will be hoping to kick on now. Full and straight, driven off the inside edge down to short fine leg for a single.

27.2 0

This is banged in short by Avesh Khan, at a good height and around off. markram looks to pull but takes his eyes off the ball and seems to have missed. There is a loud appeal though and the finger is raised. Aiden Markram has reviewed it. The third umpire checks the UltraEdge thoroughly and finds that there is no bat involved and the on-field decision is reversed.

27.1 0

Length ball, angling in from around middle, Markram punches it towards mid on.

Score after 27 overs : 138/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

R Hendricks

57 (62)

A Markram

49 (61)

K Yadav

6-0-26-0

26.6 0

Nicely flighted, outside off and Hendricks defends it off the front foot.

26.5 0

Missed opportunity! This is dragged down around the pads, Reeza Hendricks rocks back and pulls it straight to the man at square leg.

26.4 1

Flighted, around off and this is driven down to long off for one.

26.3 0

Nagging length, on middle and turning in sharply. Aiden Markram goes on the back foot and just about manages to keep it out.

26.2 1

On the pads, flicked away towards mid-wicket where a misfield allows an easy single to the batters.

26.1 6

SIX! Just over! This is tossed up on leg stump and turning in. Reeza Hendricks picks it up and swings with the spin. The ball goes high and just over a leaping Ishan Kishan at the cow corner fence. First maximum of the innings this.

Score after 26 overs : 130/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

A Markram

48 (59)

R Hendricks

50 (58)

S Ahmed

8-0-36-1

25.6 0

Slower and shorter around off, Markram hops back and dabs it down towards backward point.

25.5 1

Eased away and that will be FIFTY for Reeza Hendricks, a classy inning so far from him. This is short and outside off, cut away to deep point for one.

25.4 1

A hint of flight, around middle and leg and this is eased down to long off for a single.

25.3 0

A yorker now, on off stump and Markram just jams it out.

25.2 2

Deft touch now. Flatter, close to the off stump and Markram just nudges it past short third man. Washington Sundar over there does well to chase it down and save a couple of runs for his team.

25.1 4

FOUR! Glorious from Aiden Markram. A half-volley around off, Markram leans in and drives it beautifully through the cover-region to find the boundary.

Score after 25 overs : 122/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Hendricks

49 (57)

A Markram

41 (54)

K Yadav

5-0-18-0

24.6 0

Short again and on leg, Reeza Hendricks flicks it towards square leg.

24.5 0

Flighted delivery, short and on off, turning in sharply, Reeza Hendricks manages to keep it out towards the left of mid on where the fielder dives to stop the ball.

24.4 1

Shorter in length and around off, Aiden Markram goes on his back foot and pushes it towards long off for one.

24.3 0

Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram solidly blocks it from his front foot.

24.2 1

Flatter, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks leans on and tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.

24.1 4

FOUR! What a shot! Even the bowler is surprised by it. Kuldeep Yadav tosses it up, full and on off, Reeza Hendricks goes inside out and chips it towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary.

Score after 24 overs : 116/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

A Markram

40 (52)

R Hendricks

44 (53)

S Ahmed

7-0-28-1

23.6 0

Oh..that is close! Shahbaz Ahmed bowls this quicker, short and around off, Aiden Markram looks to cut it away but gets beaten on the outside edge. It was inches away from taking the edge.

23.5 0

Fires this one full and on off, Aiden Markram plays it towards mid off.

23.4 1

Gives it some air this time, on leg, Reeza Hendricks eases it towards long on for one more.

23.3 1

Tossed up, full and on leg, Aiden Markram drives it with the inner half towards long on for a run.

23.2 1

Flatter, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks makes room and strokes it towards deep point for a single.

23.1 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks knocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 23 overs : 113/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

A Markram

39 (49)

R Hendricks

42 (50)

K Yadav

4-0-12-0

22.6 0

Another short delivery, on middle, Aiden Markram gets cramped for room and pushes it back to the bowler.

22.5 0

Shorter in length and outside off, Aiden Markram cuts it hard but cannot beat the fielder at covers who dives to his left to stop it.

22.4 1

Flighted delivery, full and on the pads, Reeza Hendricks works it away towards deep square leg for a single. The fielders there has a bit of miscommunication but no harm done.

22.3 1

Shortish and around leg, turning in, Aiden Markram makes room and slaps it down to long on for a run.

22.2 0

Floated, full and on middle, Aiden Markram goes on his back foot and blocks it out.

22.1 1

Tossed up, short and on middle, turning in, Reeza Hendricks moves back and tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 22 overs : 110/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

A Markram

38 (45)

R Hendricks

40 (48)

S Thakur

3-0-23-0

21.6 0

Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Aiden Markram punches it off his back foot towards point. 10 runs from the over!

21.5 4

FOUR! Classic shot from Markram! Shardul Thakur continues with the fuller length, on middle, this time, Aiden Markram drives it nicely down the ground and past the diving long on fielder for a boundary. With that, the 100 comes up for South Africa as well.

21.4 1

On a length and around off, Reeza Hendricks dabs it towards backward point and sets off for the run, the fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses and the batter is safe.

21.3 4

FOUR! Great shot! Shardul Thakur serves this fuller and on the pads this time, Reeza Hendricks stays there and wristily clips it away towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

21.2 1

Full again and on middle, Aiden Markram drives it towards mid on for a quick single.

21.1 0

Full and around the leg stump line, Aiden Markram strokes it towards short mid-wicket.

Score after 21 overs : 100/2

Runs Scored

9 Runs

R Hendricks

35 (46)

A Markram

33 (41)

W Sundar

3-0-17-0

20.6 0

BEATEN! This quicker, short and around off, Reeza Hendricks looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge. 9 runs from the over!

20.5 4

FOUR! Reeza Hendricks gets into the act now! Washington Sundar flights this up and on off with mid off up in the ring, Reeza Hendricks stays there and lofts it towards the long off fence for a boundary.

20.4 1

A bit short and around off, Aiden Markram taps it towards cover-point for a run.

20.3 0

Slower through he air, on middle, Aiden Markram leans on and blocks it out.

20.2 4

FOUR! A lovely shot from Markram! This is floated, full and around leg, Aiden Markram leans on and gently drills it down the ground and wide of long on for a boundary.

20.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram skips down the track and hits it hard but straight to mid off.

Score after 20 overs : 91/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

A Markram

28 (37)

R Hendricks

31 (44)

S Thakur

2-0-13-0

19.6 1

Good length, around leg, and played on the up, down to long on for a single.

19.5 4

FOUR! Beautiful stroke and Aiden Markram is getting into his stride now. Fullish delivery, on off and driven on the up through wide mid off for a boundary. The 50-run partnership comes up between these two as well.

19.4 1

Thakur keeps angling it onto the pads and it is just easy at the moment for the batters to mil the single. This is tucked away 'round the corner by Hendricks for one more.

19.3 1

Length again, on the pads, Markram backs away and hits it to the right of mid on for a quick single.

19.2 1

Angling onto the pads, flicked away by Reeza Hendricks towards deep square leg for a single.

19.1 0

Good length, around off, this is firmly punched on the up but straight to the man at cover.

Score after 19 overs : 83/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

A Markram

22 (34)

R Hendricks

29 (41)

W Sundar

2-0-8-0

18.6 4

FOUR! Cheeky but effective! Length, around middle and off, Aiden Markram gets inside the line of the ball and just scoops it over the keeper's head for a boundary.

18.5 1

Flatter delivery, close to the off stump, Reeza Hendricks taps it through cover-point for one more.

18.4 1

Just a fraction shorter and outside off, Markram cuts it away to deep cover-point for a single.

18.3 0

Around off, Markram drives it straight towards mid off.

18.2 0

Fullish length, on middle and leg and this is once again worked off the back foot towards square leg.

18.1 0

On a nagging length and on off, Aiden Markram goes on the back foot and plays it out on the leg side.

Score after 18 overs : 77/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Hendricks

28 (40)

A Markram

17 (29)

S Thakur

1-0-5-0

17.6 2

Thakur serves it full and on leg stump, Reeza Hendricks uses his wrists to whip it away towards wide long on for a brace.

17.5 1

Good length, around middle and this is nicely punched away down to long on for a single.

17.4 0

Back of a length, on off stump, Markram punches it out towards mid off. this time.

17.3 0

Pitched up, at the stumps and this is punched away towards mid on.

17.2 2

Straight through the hands. This is full and straight, driven to the left of mid on where Mohammed Siraj misses the ball and allows the batters to pick up a couple of runs. The bowler won't be pleased with that effort.

17.1 0

Thakur starts off with a length ball, slanting into the pads, Markram keeps it out on the leg side.

Score after 17 overs : 72/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

A Markram

14 (24)

R Hendricks

26 (39)

K Yadav

3-0-9-0

16.6 1

Short again and on leg, Aiden Markram moves back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

16.5 0

A googly now, looped up, short and outside off, turning away, Aiden Markram fails to pick it and goes for the cut but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball dies on the pitch.

16.4 0

This is nicely tossed up around leg stump and turning into the right-hander. Aiden Markram gets in position to sweep but misses and gets pinged on the pads. There is another huge appeal for lbw and Kuldeep Yadav is certain that it is out. The umpire doesn't agree though and Shikhar Dhawan does take the review yet again. UltraEdge builds up and shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching in line but the wickets are umpire's call and the on-field call will stand. India don't lose the review though and Markram survives.

16.3 0

Quicker this time, on middle and leg, Markram just about keeps it out.

16.2 1

Slower up on a length and around middle, Reeza Hendricks waits for it and wrists it through mid-wicket for one.

16.1 0

Flighted full and around off, it is the wrong 'un. Reeza Hendricks plays it with the turn and towards covers.

Score after 16 overs : 70/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

R Hendricks

25 (37)

A Markram

13 (20)

M Siraj

4-1-24-1

15.6 1

Excellent running! Good length around middle, pushed away towards mid on for a quick single. 10 runs off the over, a good one for South Africa.

15.5 4

FOUR! A real freebie from Siraj now. Attempted yorker, going down leg, Reeza Hendricks just tickles it into the fine leg fence for another boundary.

15.4 1

A bit slower and fuller, outside off, this is just strokes away past point for a run.

15.3 4

FOUR! Put away! An attempted bouncer by Siraj, over middle. Aiden Markram gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away into the square leg fence.

15.2 0

Around the top of off, Markram looks to play this one on the up but ends up punching it back onto the deck.

15.1 0

Siraj starts off with a fuller one on off stump, Aiden Markram pushes straight back to the bowler.

Score after 15 overs : 60/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

A Markram

8 (16)

R Hendricks

20 (35)

K Yadav

2-0-7-0

14.6 1

Shorter in length and on middle, Aiden Markram goes back and bunts it onto the ground and the bounce takes it over Kuldeep Yadav towards long on. A single is taken.

14.5 0

Looped up, full and on off, Aiden Markram goes on his back foot and blocks it onto the pitch.

14.4 1

Darted full and down the leg =, Reeza Hendricks works it through square leg for a run.

14.3 1

A bit short and around off, Aiden Markram goes back and plays it towards long off for a run.

14.2 0

BEAUTY! Kuldeep Yadav flights this up and around off, straightens after hitting the deck, Aiden Markram looks to block it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

14.1 0

Tossed up, short and on off, turning away, Aiden Markram punches it towards covers.

Score after 14 overs : 57/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

R Hendricks

19 (34)

A Markram

6 (11)

S Ahmed

6-0-25-1

13.6 0

Quicker, full and on middle, keeps low, Reeza Hendricks looks to cut it close from his body but gets hurried a but does well to keep it out towards point.

13.5 1

Looped up and around off, Aiden Markram eases it down to long off for another run.

13.4 1

Shahbaz Ahmed bowls this short and around off, Reeza Hendricks moves back and knocks it towards mid off for a quick single.

13.3 0

Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks pushes it back to the bowler.

13.2 0

Flatter, full and on off, Reeza Hendricks drills it but straight towards short covers.

13.1 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram drives it down to long off for a single.

Score after 13 overs : 54/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

R Hendricks

18 (30)

A Markram

4 (9)

K Yadav

1-0-4-0

12.6 2

Short again and around off, turning away a bit, keeps low again, Reeza Hendricks checks his shot at the last moment and punches it wide of long off for a brace.

12.5 0

Shortish and outside off, Reeza Hendricks cuts it but straight to point.

12.4 1

Looped up, short and on off, turning away, keeps low, Aiden Markram reaches for it and forces it towards long off for a run.

12.3 1

Kuldeep Yadav lands this a bit short and on middle, Reeza Hendricks flicks it through square leg for a single.

12.2 0

Floated, full and around off, Reeza Hendricks leans on and strokes it towards covers.

12.1 0

Kuldeep Yadav starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks blocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 12 overs : 50/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

R Hendricks

15 (25)

A Markram

3 (8)

S Ahmed

5-0-22-1

11.6 1

Another single as this short delivery is worked down to long off by Hendricks.

11.5 1

Shorter in length and on middle, Aiden Markram pushes it off the back foot towards long on for a one.

11.4 0

Floated, full and on middle, Aiden Markram blocks it out.

11.3 1

Quicker, full and on middle, keeps low too, Reeza Hendricks does well to get his bat down and hits it towards long off for a run.

11.2 4

FOUR! Nice placement! Shahbaz Ahmed tosses it up, full and around leg, Reeza Hendricks stays there and just lofts it away towards the vacant wide long on fence for a boundary.

11.1 1

Short and on middle, Aiden Markram goes on his back foot and slaps it down to long on for a single.

Score after 11 overs : 42/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Hendricks

9 (22)

A Markram

1 (5)

A Khan

3-0-12-0

10.6 0

A slower one now, on a length and on middle, Reeza Hendricks knocks it back to the bowler. Only 2 runs from the over then.

10.5 1

Short of a length and on middle, Aiden Markram pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

10.4 0

Sharp bouncer! Avesh Khan bangs in a bouncer and on middle, Aiden Markram gets surprised but does well to duck under it.

10.3 0

Avesh Khan serves this a touch fuller and on the fifth stump line, holds its line, Aiden Markram leaves it alone.

10.2 0

Length again and on off, Aiden Markram taps it towards point.

10.1 1

This is back of a length and around off, Reeza Hendricks punches it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Score after 10 overs : 40/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

A Markram

0 (1)

R Hendricks

8 (20)

S Ahmed

4-0-14-1

9.6 0

Floated up around the pads, Aiden Markram nudges it towards mid-wicket. At the end of the first Powerplay, South Africa are 40/2!

9.5 W 0

OUT! LBW! A maiden ODI wicket for Shahbaz Ahmed and South Africa lose their second wicket inside the first Powerplay. This is served on a nagging length, around middle and just flighted a bit. Janneman Malan looks to block off the front foot but the ball just turns away ever so slightly and beats the bat, hitting the pads. There is a huge appeal for lbw from the bowler and the keeper but the umpire remains unmoved. Shikhar Dhawan eventually goes for the review. The third umpire checks UltraEdge first and there's clearly no bat involved. Ball Tracking then comes up with three reds and the Indian players are elated as the decision is reversed. A brilliant review from India.

9.4 1

Ahmed keeps it full and bowls it around the toes, Reeza Hendricks whips it to the man at deep mid-wicket for one more.

9.3 1

Easy single. Fuller and around middle, Janneman Malan just punches it towards mid on and sets off for the quick single.

9.2 1

Darted in on leg stump, Hendricks pushes it towards wide mid on and rotates the strike.

9.1 1

Flatter delivery, angling onto the pads, Malan goes on the back foot and eases it through mid-wicket for a run.

Score after 9 overs : 36/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Hendricks

6 (18)

J Malan

23 (28)

A Khan

2-0-10-0

8.6 0

Length this time, slower in pace and angling into middle and leg. Hendricks keeps it out to the right of the bowler.

8.5 0

This is banged in halfway down the track and outside off. Hendricks looks to pull but the ball keeps low and he is well beaten.

8.4 0

Nicely timed but straight to the fielder. Full and wide, Hendricks drives it towards cover.

8.3 0

Perfect length and top of the off stump line, Hendricks is happy to just block it back to the bowler.

8.2 0

Avesh hits the length hard and bowls it around off, Hendricks stays back and keeps it out on the off side.

8.1 1

Good length, at 141 clicks and outside off, Malan plays it on the up and to the right of third man for a single.

Score after 8 overs : 35/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Hendricks

6 (13)

J Malan

22 (27)

S Ahmed

3-0-10-0

7.6 0

Slides one onto the pads, Hendricks looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A tidy over from Shahbaz Ahmed, just 2 off it.

7.5 1

On off, firmly punched off the middle of the bat towards long off and Malan gets a single.

7.4 0

Pulls back the length a touch and bowls it on off stump. Janneman Malan just about manages to keep it out.

7.3 0

Just slows it up a touch and bowls it around middle. Malan defends it off the back foot.

7.2 1

Length, on off and this is knocked down to long off for a single.

7.1 0

Nagging length, around middle, Reeza Hendricks just blocks it from inside the crease.

Score after 7 overs : 33/1

Runs Scored

9 Runs

J Malan

21 (24)

R Hendricks

5 (10)

A Khan

1-0-9-0

6.6 4

FOUR! A couple of poor deliveries to end the over by Avesh Khan. This is full and attacking the pads, Malan is able to get the front leg out of the way and flicks it in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.

6.5 4

FOUR! Swung away! Short and wide, shaping away, Janneman Malan stands tall and throws his hands at it. The ball flies over point and goes into the fence.

6.4 0

On a good length, outside off, Malan walks towards the ball and just dabs it down towards point.

6.3 0

A bumper now from Khan, bowled around off and at a good height as well. Malan let's it through to the keeper.

6.2 0

Length ball, around off, this is hit on the up but straight towards mid off.

6.1 0

This is bowled on a fuller length and around off, Janneman Malan strokes it towards mid off.

6.1 wd 1

WIDE! Avesh Khan starts off with a loosener. This is full and well wide outside off, called a wide.

Score after 6 overs : 24/1

Runs Scored

5 Runs

J Malan

13 (18)

R Hendricks

5 (10)

S Ahmed

2-0-8-0

5.6 1

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed down to long off for a single.

5.5 0

Angling it into middle and leg, Malan blocks it off the front foot.

5.4 0

Quicker and flatter, at 102 clicks. Malan taps it towards cover-point.

5.3 4

FOUR! Stunning timing on that occasion. This is fired in around off, Janneman Malan uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and then just punches it into the vacant extra cover fence.

5.2 0

Flatter and angling into middle and leg, Malan defends it out.

5.1 0

On a nagging length, darted into off stump, Janneman Malan keeps it out on the off side using soft hands.

Score after 5 overs : 19/1

Runs Scored

9 Runs

R Hendricks

5 (10)

J Malan

8 (12)

M Siraj

3-1-14-1

4.6 4

FOUR! Nice shot! Mohammed Siraj lands this short of a length and around middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks ducks a bit but still manages to pull it away towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

4.5 0

Lovely shape from Siraj! He bowls this on a good length and just outisde off, shaping away sharply, Reeza Hendricks leaves it alone.

4.4 1

Siraj serves this full again and on off, Janneman Malan drives it towards cover where the fielder fumbles and allows the batter a single.

4.3 0

Goes fuller and on middle, Janneman Malan drills it but straight to mid on.

4.2 4

FOUR! A fine shot but the fielding could have been better there. Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and around off, Janneman Malan moves back and punches it past the diving coevr fielder for a boundary. The fielder got one hand over the ball but fails to stop it and Siraj is not a happy man.

4.1 0

This is pitched up, on middle, angling in, Janneman Malan knocks it towards mid on.

Score after 4 overs : 10/1

Runs Scored

3 Runs

R Hendricks

1 (8)

J Malan

3 (8)

S Ahmed

1-0-3-0

3.6 0

Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks pushes it back to the bowler. Just the three singles off Ahmed's first over in ODI cricket.

3.5 1

Darted full and down the leg stump line, Janneman Malan eases it towards long on for one.

3.4 1

Flatter, short and on off, Reeza Hendricks moves back and forces it down to long off for a run and gets off the mark.

3.3 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Reeza Hendricks blocks it out.

3.2 1

Shortish and on middle, Janneman Malan goes on his back foot and works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

3.1 0

Shahbaz Ahmed starts with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Janneman Malan drives it but straight to covers.

Score after 3 overs : 7/1

Runs Scored

0 Runs

R Hendricks

0 (5)

J Malan

1 (5)

M Siraj

2-1-5-1

2.6 0

On a length and around off, angling in, Reeza Hendricks defends it out solidly. Tight bowling from Mohammed Siraj.

2.5 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Reeza Hendricks blocks it down the pitch.

2.4 0

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a hard length around the sixth stump line, shaping away, Reeza Hendricks lets it through to the keeper.

2.3 0

Siraj goes a bit wide of the crease and angles in a yorker on middle and leg. Reeza Hendricks jams it out towards mid on.

2.2 0

Fullish length, in that channel around off and nipping away off the deck. Reeza Hendricks watchfully leaves it alone.

2.1 W 0

OUT! CHOPPED ON! Mohammed Siraj strikes and India draw first blood! Siraj comes over the wicket and bowls this on a good length and outside off, angling away, Quinton de Kock stays in crease and tries to reach for it and drive it away without much footwork. He only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. It was a lazy shot from de Kock and he paid the price. South Africa lose their first wicket.

Score after 2 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

J Malan

1 (5)

de Kock

5 (7)

W Sundar

1-0-2-0

1.6 0

Flighted delivery, full and around off, Janneman Malan goes for the drive but slices it uppishly towards point.

1.5 1

A full toss and on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock tucks it away nicely wide of mid on where Shardul Thakur moves to his left and dives to stop it. They cross.

1.4 1

A bit short and on middle, Janneman Malan moves back and pushes it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

1.3 0

Three dots in a row! This is looped up, full and around off, Janneman Malan leans on and knocks it towards covers.

1.2 0

Floated, full and on off, Janneman Malan taps this towards point.

1.1 0

Washington Sundar starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Janneman Malan blocks it to the off side.

Score after 1 overs : 5/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

de Kock

4 (6)

J Malan

0 (0)

M Siraj

1-0-5-0

0.6 0

Another full delivery and on off, Quinton de Kock mistimes his drive towards mid on.

0.5 0

Mohammed Siraj serves this a touch fuller and on leg, swinging in a bit, Quinton de Kock looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down.

0.4 0

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good-length and outside off, angling away, Quinton de Kock leans on and leaves it alone.

0.3 0

Mohammed Siraj contiues to bowl full here, on the pads this time, Quinton de Kock leaves it but it goes off the pads and past the diving Sanju Samson behind the stumps towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. However, the umpire signals dead ball as no shot was offered and it will be a dot ball.

0.2 0

Full again and on middle, Quinton de Kock tucks it towards mid-wicket.

0.2 wd 1

WIDE! Mohammed Siraj loses his line and serves this full and down the leg, Quinton de Kock misses his flick. Wided.

0.1 4

FOUR! South Africa and Quinton de Kock are underway in some style! Mohammed Siraj starts with a full delivery and around off, Quinton de Kock stays there and gently drives it down the ground for a boundary. A beautiful way to start.